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Good to Talk

Conversations between a therapist and artist about the good flow of life. Good to Talk is a podcast produced by Jeremiah Simmons and E Ward. The hope of these Good to Talks is to build community around shared interests and helpful conversations.This content is not intended to act in place of professional medical advice, to diagnose, or to treat. If you are having an emergency please dial 911.

Self-Improvement Mental Health Education Psychology Self Help Philosophy Society & Culture Relationships Health & Fitness
Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
94
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Building Habits: We Are What We Do

Building Habits: We Are What We Do

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the process of building habits.  As Will Durant says, "We are what we repeatedly do."  Success, then, is not so much an act of will, as it is a series of small…

00:53:00  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Letting Go: The Gift of Goodbye

Letting Go: The Gift of Goodbye

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss what it means to be conscious of our patterns and make changes as the demands on our time shift.  Most of us would say that we are currently carrying something…

00:46:54  |   Tue 23 May 2023
Saying Sorry: The Gift of an Apology

Saying Sorry: The Gift of an Apology

In this episode, Jeremiah and E explore the importance of apologies along with some strategies for better relational communication.  No matter how great your relationships are or how much you love an…

00:59:11  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Cultivating Curiosity

Cultivating Curiosity

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the often unexplored space in between that we too frequently pass over for productivity or purpose.  Letting ourselves stop to smell the proverbial roses can a…

00:38:56  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
Satisfying Simplicity

Satisfying Simplicity

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the path to and value of simplifying our lives amidst all our ever-present complications and distractions.  While there are profound needs that continue to exi…

00:50:24  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
Virtue Ethics

Virtue Ethics

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss how to define a good life and then what it means to make daily choices to move us in a direction of growth and health. Enter virtue ethics.  Thankfully, we are…

00:53:37  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Making Progress

Making Progress

In this episode, Jeremiah and E explore how to make progress.  Feeling stuck or struggling to make progress can be a point of frustration for many of us.  In this episode, we unpack some of the meta-…

00:44:55  |   Tue 14 Mar 2023
Open Mindedness (2/2)

Open Mindedness (2/2)

In this episode, Jeremiah and E continue discussing the benefits of open-mindedness.  If you haven't already, check out Episode 45, part one of this topic. 

In part two, we discuss some of the ways in…

00:44:29  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
Romantic Communication

Romantic Communication

In this episode, we are interrupting our two part series on open mindedness to discuss Romantic Communication in honor of Valentine's Day.  Though Valentine's day can feel a bit like a marketing sche…

00:50:27  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
Open Mindedness (1/2)

Open Mindedness (1/2)

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the difficulties and dangers of being close minded.  It can be difficult to remain open minded when we derive much of our relational security from being right.…

00:44:37  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
Creativity

Creativity

Jeremiah and E are kicking off Season 3 with an episode about the importance of Creativity.  From our earliest ancestors, creativity has played a massive role in finding fulfillment in existence.  In…

00:47:29  |   Tue 17 Jan 2023
New Year: How to Begin and Sustain Growth

New Year: How to Begin and Sustain Growth

Happy New Year!  The first episode of 2023 is also the final episode of Season 2.  In this episode, Jeremiah and E consider what it means to name goals and keep ourselves motivated while achieving th…

00:43:00  |   Tue 03 Jan 2023
Living Generously: Happy Holidays

Living Generously: Happy Holidays

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the challenges of living and giving generously.  Because the holidays can often represent a season of stress for many of us,  we wanted to examine how we can m…

00:36:33  |   Tue 20 Dec 2022
Appreciating Cinema

Appreciating Cinema

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the impact movies can have on our lives.  A good film can expose us to new ideas and opportunities and offer us a glimpse of a life we may never otherwise see.…

00:41:45  |   Tue 06 Dec 2022
Guide to Gratitude: Thanksgiving

Guide to Gratitude: Thanksgiving

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss why counting our blessings works.  Gratitude is desire fulfilled.  It's the culmination of what we want and what now get to enjoy.  Sadly, few of us actively e…

00:44:00  |   Tue 22 Nov 2022
Cultivating Calm

Cultivating Calm

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the finding calm in the midst of chaos.  The Stoic disciplines of desire, assent, and action help us focus on what is in and what is out of our control.  Moder…

00:50:21  |   Tue 08 Nov 2022
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the stoic philosophy of "memento mori" in honor of Halloween.  The latin, "memento mori" or in english, "remember that you must die," gives us pause and has us…

00:42:52  |   Tue 25 Oct 2022
Technology and Balance

Technology and Balance

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss how to wield technology well, appreciating it for its uses while staying conscious of life in the analogue.  Jeremiah and E also share a few of their personal …

00:45:29  |   Tue 11 Oct 2022
Honoring Emotions (3/3)

Honoring Emotions (3/3)

In this episode, Jeremiah and E conclude their conversation about honoring emotions.   This Good to Talk is focused on how to share our emotions healthily within our communities.  Improving our self …

00:49:32  |   Tue 27 Sep 2022
Honoring Emotions (2/3)

Honoring Emotions (2/3)

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss understanding and experiencing healthy feelings through honoring our emotions.  We can integrate our feelings into awareness, think clearly about our judgement…

00:44:55  |   Tue 13 Sep 2022
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